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YUUKI MORISHIGE AND CASEY NGUYEN STAFF WRITERS

ANGELO PIETRO 1108 12TH AVENUE C, HONOLULU, HI 96816

Kaimuki is a quaint neighborhood with coffee shops, old school diners, quirky indie stores, and hole-in-the-wall eateries. Angelo Pietro, a Japan-based Italian restaurant chain, was founded by Kunihiko Murata in the spring of 2015. With a unique Japanese twist on classic Italian recipes, Angelo Pietro meshes traditional Italian and Japanese ingredients. The Italian pizzas, pastas, and salads with Japanese influences in a simple, intimate space creates a comfortable fireside-esque eating atmosphere.

FOOD 4/5

For starters, we had the mozzarella sticks, a simple but well-made appetizer. The crispy sticks had a unique bread coating.

AMBIANCE 4/5

The professional, yet calm ambiance of Pietro was highlighted by its wooden interior.

SERVICE 5/5

Pietro’s service was excellent.

COST 5/5

The food was quite well-priced for what was given.

FOOD 4/5

The crispy sticks had a unique bread coating. Although the cheese’s flavor was a bit difficult to discern, it had a good, firm texture. The appetizer was accompanied by a classic marinara sauce with a twist of mild bell pepper flavoring. This change affected the flavor of the dish, but gave the mozzarella sticks an exciting zest.

Perhaps the highlight of the night was the corn soup, a small, five-dollar soup that was well worth the money. The soup had a light texture with a rich and unique buttery taste.

The main entrees arrived soon after, and they didn't disappoint. We ordered pork eryngii and chicken with broccoli pasta. The pork eryngii consisted of king trumpet mushrooms with sauteed pork covered in creamy sauce, which had a hint of chili pepper spice. The dish came with fried onion toppings, which paired well with the sweet eryngii and savory pork. The chicken and broccoli pasta with shoyu sauce came with a side of garlic bread. The sauce was slightly salty, yet flavorful; the garlic bread lightened and

offset the saltiness of the sauce. The shoyu sauce paired with the pasta had a surprisingly savory flavor and complemented the chicken and broccoli well.

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4/5 The wood furniture and soft lighting created a traditional Italian setting (like restaurants in Venice). While the restaurant was crowded, the sounds of classical music in the background and the indirect lighting created a serene and peaceful mood.

SERVICE 5/5 The waiters were attentive, constantly checking on how we were doing, and they were very warm and personable when taking our order. The waiters also made sure that our glasses were always filled, and in the end, they helped us with pack our leftovers so we could take them home.

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1 MOZZARELLA STICK $8.75 2 CORN SOUPS $9.50 1 CHICKEN/BROCCOLI, SHOYU SAUCE WITH EXTRA PASTA $17.65 1 PORK & ENGRYII WITH EXTRA PASTA $21.25 The food was quite well-priced for what was given. The $9 appetizer and $5 soups were good, especially considering how tasty these dishes were. We each added extra pasta for about $5 per dish, which seemingly doubled the portion, a great value for a low price. Overall, the prices were more than fair for both the quality and the quantity of the food.

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OAH MATSUMOTO President

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I wanted to run for Student Body President because when I got more involved with the leadership training class, I realized that nothing will get done if everyone only does the bare minimum; I wanted to change that.

I hope that during my term as President and for many years after, Kaiser High School’s pride and spirit will continue to stay strong.

EINA KIM Vice President

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I decided to run for Recording Secretary because I held the position during my sophomore year, and I’ve always loved being involved in the process of planning and organizing events. I hope that the next year will be memorable and eventful, and that everyone will have a fun experience.

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EGAN KANESHIRO President

OLBY KAGAMIDA Treasurer

I decided to run for Student Body Treasurer because I wanted to help the school on a schoolwide basis instead of only serving my class. My personal goal is to do my job as treasurer properly.

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ANOKO NIIMURA Secretary

2019 I was inspired to run for Class of 2019 President because it is something that I enjoy.

I’m looking forward to learning and improving more this coming year. My hope is that by the end of the next school year, our class will graduate from Kaiser leaving behind a great legacy.

OELLE NAKAKURA Vice President

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I was inspired to run for Corresponding Secretary because I have been in leadership class for three years. I felt that I could use my knowledge and experience to make our next school year great! I hope to find new ways to improve the school.

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I was inspired to run for Student Body Vice President because I wanted to challenge myself and also discover who I was as a school leader. By the end of my term, I hope to follow through with some of the major projects to improve the school and the community that have started this year.

AYLA KANEMORI Recording Secretary

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ARI YASUMI Corresponding Secretary

I was inspired to run for Class of 2019 Vice President because I wanted to make our senior year an amazing experience! Over the next school year, I wish to see our class create even tighter bonds and become closer to each other!

I was inspired to run for Class of 2019 Secretary because I wanted to make my class’s last year at Kaiser as memorable as possible! I hope that during their last year, the students in the Class of 2019 will have a lasting, happy memory of high school and look back at their high school years fondly.

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ANA NOZAWA Treasurer

I was inspired to run for Class of 2019 Treasurer because I’ve learned a lot about planning for events from being a leadership student since freshman year. My goal is to come up with new ways to fundraise for our class so we can have a larger budget and use it to subsidize the costs of events to make the prices more reasonable.

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EGAN OSHIRO President

I was inspired to run for Class of 2020 President because it is something that I have enjoyed doing in the past. I hope to utilize student voice and activism to fuel our leadership class during this next year; I want my class to know and feel that they have a voice and can make a difference.

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ARAH HAN

Secretary

I was inspired to run for Class of 2020 Secretary because I wanted to become more involved in serving my school; I also wanted to show my peers that anyone could run for student government and become involved if they truly wanted to.

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IAM KELLY Vice President

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ACIE KANESHIRO President

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No response receieved.

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OSHUA GRUBE Treasurer

I was inspired to run for Class of 2020 Treasurer because I wanted to become more involved with school events. I hope that next school year will be a successful one, and my goal is to make sure that we have enough class funds for an enjoyable junior prom.

AYLA LUM

2021 I was inspired to run for the position of the Class of 2021’s president because of my passion for planning class events and my love for playing a role in making events successful. My hope is that my class will have an enjoyable high school experience and that everyone will become closer to each other.

ANCE HIRAKI Vice President

I was inspired to run for Class of 2021 Vice President because I wanted to make a difference in our school. My hope is that during the next school year, Kaiser High School’s pride and spirit will increase.

Secretary

I was inspired to run for Class of 2021 Secretary because of my friends’ encouragement to run for the position; they told me that I would be a good fit for the job, so I decided to follow their advice. I hope to plan and create engaging student activities for the next school year!

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ARED LUI

No response receieved.

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going; I wanted to complete it for myself, my father, and a fallen hero,” said Sands.

The Bataan Memorial Death March does not just serve as a personal challenge, but also to remember and honor the heroic World War II veterans who fought to defend the Philippines. In addition to honoring those who fought in the Philippines, Sands had someone in particular he was marching for.

“The day before [the march] we had an opportunity to represent a fallen soldier, [so] I marched for a fallen Navy SEAL. This gave me a responsibility to complete the march. Also, seeing my father in his early 60’s marching with me, I knew that I had to complete it for more than just myself.”

Completing eight hours and landing in sixth place for his category, Sands reflected on his experience. “I know I could have gotten a faster time and

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Senior Wyatt Sands traveled to New Mexico over spring break to participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March.

Traversing 26.2 miles through the White Sands Missile Range, Sands finished the march, a challenging military event, which challenges physical and mental endurance.

The White Sands Missile Range is located 46 miles north of El Paso, New Mexico. With temperatures ranging from 33°F in the early morning, to around 90°F later in the day and rugged terrain of the desert, the march proved to be a very treacherous experience.

“It was scheduled to be a cool, cloudy day. The morning felt nice, but right in the middle of the race it got SO hot, the sun just beat down all the energy I had stored up,” said Sands.

Preparing for the challenge took strength training and conditioning, using different methods. “I spent my time getting used to the weight of the bag and my boots…[and went] on hikes [to feel] out how things would be [on] an uneven terrain with added weight and gear,” said Sands. Even with preparation, it takes more than just endurance to finish the march. “A few things kept me

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even finished first in my category, however, I felt a deep responsibility and duty to stay with my father. He told me a multitude of times to just take off and… [have] a good time, but the ideal of “no man left behind” stuck to my soul and that responsibility took precedence over everything.”

What made this march an accomplishment for Sands is the fact that he has never completed a marathon before. “I have not done this march before, nor have I completed a marathon before. The closest I have come to a distance race was a 4-miler I did a few years back,” said Sands. As if that was not hard enough, he also carried a 35-pound backpack through all 26.2 miles of the march.

Despite the Bataan Memorial Death March being such a difficult challenge, Sands wishes to participate in the march again.

“I will absolutely do this event

again. It gives you a challenge that seems almost insurmountable, but once you set foot, there’s no turning back and the feeling you get at the end is incomparable to any other feeling I have experienced. It’s also a great way to honor the past as well as the serving and retired individuals of the armed forces. The one word I could use to describe every aspect of this event is: beautiful.”

The Bataan Memorial Death March is more than an accomplishment. It brings out the best in people to get through challenges, as described by Sands. To traverse all 26.2 miles of the march took determination, knowing that it was being done to respect and honor the World War II heroes in the Philippines. Congratulations to Wyatt Sands and his father for completing this strenuous march.